Wine Gift Boxes: Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Vintage:

2008

Ratings:

96 points by Wine Spectator

Acclaim:

Ruby-red, a bit less saturated than the 2007. Crystallized black cherry, cassis, licorice and violet on the nose. Leaner on entry than the 2007, then broadens impressively in the middle, offering a dense, silky texture with a lovely light touch. The dark fruit, espresso and menthol flavors are slightly liqueur-like but boast excellent definition and lift. Finishes with firm tannins that will require bottle aging.

Tasting Notes:

2008 Hillside Select offers perfumy aromatic elegance and rich, focused flavors of blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, cola, cassis, juicy red cherry, black tea, with spice and warm toast. Ripe, silken tannins result in a pleasing, lengthy finish, smooth texture, and a refined structure which offers the potential for very long-term aging.

Blend:

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cellaring:

Best from 2014 through 2028.

Additional Image: Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set


Additional Image: Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set

Additional Image: Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set


Additional Image: Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set

Our superior wine gift presentation is guaranteed to impress. A bottle of Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is delivered in a striking Napa "wine box" presentation with a pair of Riedel Vinum XL glasses. This custom made wooden gift box is a joy in itself with its dual sliding lids and accompanying gift items. A grand impression is made from the moment the recipient opens the first lid to discover your personal gift card affixed with a wax seal.

Any discerning wine drinker will also recognize the quality of the Riedel glassware and appreciate the unique dachshund-shaped pewter cork toy. Delicious seasoned almonds and a classic, handmade wine opener round out this superlative gift, leaving a lasting memory of your thoughtfulness. The set includes:

  • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
  • Pair of Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet Sauvignon Glasses
  • Eight Piece Sampler of Flavor-Focused Dark Chocolates
  • Classic Silver-and-Wood Wine Opener
  • Pewter Dachsund Cork Keeper
  • Personal Gift Card with Wax Seal
  • Solid Wood Gift Box

When you aim to make a big impact on someone very important to you, this is the perfect gift.

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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Vintage:

2008

Ratings:

96 points by Wine Spectator

Acclaim:

Ruby-red, a bit less saturated than the 2007. Crystallized black cherry, cassis, licorice and violet on the nose. Leaner on entry than the 2007, then broadens impressively in the middle, offering a dense, silky texture with a lovely light touch. The dark fruit, espresso and menthol flavors are slightly liqueur-like but boast excellent definition and lift. Finishes with firm tannins that will require bottle aging.

Tasting Notes:

2008 Hillside Select offers perfumy aromatic elegance and rich, focused flavors of blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, cola, cassis, juicy red cherry, black tea, with spice and warm toast. Ripe, silken tannins result in a pleasing, lengthy finish, smooth texture, and a refined structure which offers the potential for very long-term aging.

Blend:

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cellaring:

Best from 2014 through 2028.

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    • Liz
      • Recommended
      If you can afford it, you need to try this. November 17, 2012

      I had the pleasure of being exposed to Schafer wines in 1990 while at a restaurant in Boston. Since then the Schafer merlot has been my holiday or gift go to wine. Last year I was fortunate enough to share a bottle of Schafer hillside select 1999 with my husband on our anniversary. Just last week I attended a wine tasting which highlighted the shaver hillside select 2008. This wine never disappoints! As soon as your nose goes to glass there is a happy explosion happening in the brain, and you know this will be good. It is smooth from start to finish, but has a lot of complexity. I got lucky because of the weather the tasting had a small turnout, more for me!